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September 2, 2009
2009 Graduates Transition to Active ADHA Membership
Congratulations on your recent graduation! Once you’re a licensed registered dental hygienist, you qualify for active membership at no additional cost. As an active member, you’ll be able to explore your career options, increase your professional edge, and get discounts on professional items such as loupes, books, scrubs, car rentals and insurance, just to name a few. Remember: Transition to active membership once you receive your license.
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Log in to your account at ADHA.org and click on “Convert to Active Member”
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(312) 440-8900 and press 1
Email
- Your name
- ADHA member ID number
- License number
- State of licensure
Send to us at: member.services@adha.net
Hygienists needed for NIOSH health and safety hazards survey
ADHA is working with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in developing a survey for healthcare workers. We are looking for dental hygienists to participate in a 90-minute interview to help evaluate a survey addressing the use of high-level disinfectants.
To be eligible for the interview, you must use high-level disinfectants on a routine (weekly) basis. These agents include glutaraldehyde, ortho-phthaldehyde, peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide or hydrogen peroxide/peracetic acid mixture. The purpose of the interview is to assess whether the survey questions make sense, are easy to answer and that everyone understands the questions the same way. The eligible participant will be reimbursed $200 for his/her time.
Benefits to the participant may include increased knowledge of health and safety hazards of health care workers, and the types of controls and work practices that are used to eliminate or reduce exposures. There are no known physical or psychological risks from taking part in this study.
All information you provide will be kept confidential and destroyed at the end of the study. To see if you qualify, please contact Martha Popovic at 1-800-WESTAT1 (937-8281), extension 5897 or at 240-314-5897.
Research that Develops YOU!
The Relationship Between Self-Reported History of Endodontic Therapy and Coronary Heart Disease in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study
Daniel J. Caplan, James S. Pankow, Jianwen Cai, Steven Offenbacher, and James D. Beck J Am Dent Assoc 2009; 140: 1004-1012. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Dr. Caplan and colleagues evaluate the relationship between self-reported history of endodontic therapy and prevalent coronary heart disease in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study.
The Validity of Pulp Testing: A Clinical Study
Rebeca Weisleder, Shizuko Yamauchi, Daniel J. Caplan, Martin Trope, and Fabricio B. Teixeira J Am Dent Assoc 2009; 140: 1013-1017. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Dr. Weisleder and colleagues conduct an in vivo study to assess the validity of two commonly used cold pulp tests (carbon dioxide and tetrafluoroethane) and an electrical pulp tester in determining pulpal vitality.
Differences in Characteristics of California Dentists Who Employ Dental Hygienists and Those Who Do Not
Nadereh Pourat J Am Dent Assoc 2009; 140: 1027-1035. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF] Dr. Pourat assesses factors independently associated with dentists’ employment of hygienists and the characteristics of dentists who did not employ hygienists and their reasons for not doing so.
Strategies for a More Successful 2009
Roger P. Levin J Am Dent Assoc 2009; 140: 1040-1041. [Full Text] [PDF]
Dr. Levin provides management and marketing strategies that can help practices deliver outstanding oral health care to more new and current patients.
How Can I Ethically Handle Referrals to a Specialist Against Whom There Are Allegations of Unethical Behavior?
J. Fisch J Am Dent Assoc 2009; 140: 1042-1043. [Full Text] [PDF]
Dr. Fisch addresses the ethics involved in referring patients to a specialist who is allegedly engaged in unethical treatment.
Efficacy of Silver Diamine Fluoride for Arresting Caries Treatment
R. Yee, C. Holmgren, J. Mulder, D. Lama, D. Walker, and W. van Palenstein Helderman
J DENT RES 2009 88: 644-647. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Arresting Caries Treatment with 38% silver diamine fluoride provides an alternative when restorative treatment for primary teeth is not an option.
Effects of an Oral Health Promotion Program in People with Mental Illness
F. Almomani, K. Williams, D. Catley, and C. Brown
J DENT RES 2009 88: 648-652. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Motivational interviewing is effective for enhancing short-term oral health behavior change for people with severe mental illness and may be useful for the general population.
How People on Social Assistance Perceive, Experience, and Improve Oral Health
J DENT RES 2009 88: 653-657. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Perception of oral health strongly influences treatment preferences and explains low and selective use of dental services in disadvantaged populations.
Effects of Intense Chewing Exercises on the Masticatory Sensory-Motor System
M. Koutris, F. Lobbezoo, M. Naeije, K. Wang, P. Svensson, L. Arendt-Nielsen, and D. Farina J DENT RES 2009 88: 658-662. [Abstract] [Full Text] [PDF]
Intense chewing can induce fatigue, pain and decreased pressure pain thresholds in the masticatory muscles, without concomitant changes in the jaw-stretch reflex amplitude.
Call for 2010 NOHC Program Session Submissions
The Planning Committee for the 2010 National Oral Health Conference (NOHC), "Pursuing Excellence in Dental Public Health," invites plenary and concurrent workshop proposals addressing scientific research, program evaluation, community-based interventions and partnerships related to dental public health.
The program proposal form and instructions for electronic submission are available at http://www.nationaloralhealthconference.com
Please indicate your preference for a plenary or concurrent session; however, the final decision on program format will be made by the Planning Committee. Please submit your proposal no later than September 15, 2009. Notification of selection will be made in October 2009. Any questions may be directed to Pam Tolson at natoff@aaphd.org or Sandi Steil at sandi@assn-srvs.com.
The 5th National Summit on Smokeless and Spit Tobacco
Unlike smoking rates, use of smokeless and spit tobacco is on the rise across the United States. With more and more states and localities going "smoke-free,” the major tobacco companies have responded by recently introducing a number of new smokeless tobacco products into the market. These phenomena have serious implications for oral health.
You can learn more about how dental professionals can effectively address these implications by attending the 5th National Summit on Smokeless and Spit Tobacco, which will be held in Madison, Wis., on September 21, 22 and 23, 2009.
Detailed information regarding the summit is available at http://www.uwosh.edu/smokeless. There you can find the full schedule, travel and lodging information and more. You can also register online; early bird registration ends on August 31. Hotel room blocks expire tomorrow, August 20, so if you're even considering attending the summit, you should make a hotel reservation immediately -- you can always cancel your room reservation at no penalty later.
For more information, contact Chris DeIuliis, the summit director, at 800-633-1442 or deiuliis@uwosh.edu.
Web Conference Series for State Oral Health Programs
Please join the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Tuesday, October 13th at 2 PM EDT for the CDC Web Conference Series for State Oral Health Programs. The CDC Division of Oral Health and ASTDD will present two Healthy Aging web conferences: Assessing the Oral Health of our Aging Population and Oral Health Programs and Resources for the Aging Population.
Oral Health Programs and Resources for the Aging Population
Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Eastern Time
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Central Time
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Mountain Time
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Pacific Time
(U.S. and Canada)
Presenters:
Robyn I. Stone, Dr.P.H., Executive Director of the Institute for the Future of Aging Services (IFAS) , American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, Washington, D.C.
Barbara Smith PhD,RDH,MPH, Manager, Geriatric and Special Needs Populations, American Dental Association
Linda Altenhoff, D.D.S., Manager, Oral Health Program/State Dental Director, Texas Department of State Health Services
Description: Following the presentations and discussion on oral health surveillance for seniors, the second webinar will focus on state successes with implementing programs to serve the needs of their older adult population. Which stakeholder and partners should be involved? What are the funding mechanisms? How many seniors are being served? How can these programs be replicated? Please join the ASTDD Healthy Aging Committee as they present "Programs and Resources for the Aging Population" with guest speakers from individual states, the Institute for the Future of Aging and the ADA, describing who the essential stakeholders are, how targeted oral health programs are designed and implemented, and how the CAPIR Council of the ADA is implementing their program for improving the oral health of seniors.
Detailed instructions on how to participate will be forthcoming. Limited phone lines will be available. We are requesting states to limit participation to state dental directors or program managers and staff (no more than two lines per state). For additional information, please contact Astrid Palmer at (770) 488-6013 or gye1@cdc.gov.
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